An interface between spatial memory and scene perception in posterior cerebral cortex

Published: May 25, 2020, 5:01 a.m.

Link to bioRxiv paper: http://biorxiv.org/cgi/content/short/2020.05.25.115147v1?rss=1 Authors: Steel, A., Billings, M. M., Silson, E. H., Robertson, C. E. Abstract: Here, we report a new link between the spatial-memory and scene-perception systems of the human brain. Using fine-grained individual-subject fMRI, we describe three cortical areas, each lying immediately anterior to a region of the scene perception network, that are selectively activated when recalling familiar places. Network analyses show that these regions constitute a distinct functional network and interface with memory systems during naturalistic scene understanding. These regions may bridge perception and memory, supporting visually-guided navigation. Copy rights belong to original authors. Visit the link for more info